If a member of your family uses a wheelchair, and you live or are visiting the historic Upper Manhattan neighborhood of Harlem, you’re likely curious about accessible activities in the area.
After all, the more you know, the more memories your family can make without the risk of someone missing out. Harlem is a hive of activity, and there’s always something for everyone to participate in, regardless of their abilities. Take note of the top locations in this guide below.
Studio Museum in Harlem
After spending a great deal of time fighting for your rights with the help of a disability law firm like Darras Law, you may now be finally ready to sit back, relax, and spend time with your family. Given its spectacular collections and accessibility, the Studio Museum in Harlem should be near the top of your list of activities.
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Visitors with disabilities receive discounted admission, and their care partner receives free admission. The main entrance is wheelchair-accessible with elevators on all levels, and all restrooms are wheelchair-accessible. Additionally, if you need an adult or child wheelchair or rollator, they are available on request.
123rd Street Playground in Morningside Park
If you need somewhere for the kids to blow off steam, 123rd Street Playground in Morningside Park is a great option. Named after the street it faces in the northeast corner of Morningside Park, it’s a beautifully renovated playspace within a historic Harlem park.
It boasts accessible amenities, including ground-level play features, water-based play features, ramps, and mobility transfer systems. It also has sensory-friendly spaces for children with autism spectrum disorders, as well as auditory, tactile, and visual play experiences for those with sensory impairments.
Harlem Walking Tour
To learn everything there is to know about Harlem’s rich African American history, culture, and civil rights legacy, join a guided walking tour of its streets and landmarks. Despite ‘walking’ being in the name, the Harlem Walking Tour offered by Royal City Tours is wheelchair-accessible.
During this tour, you’ll see Striver’s Row, a historic residential area showcasing beautiful architecture, as well as the Abyssinian Baptist Church, where you can stop for a photo. Next on the tour is the Harlem Hospital Clinic, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, and the Astor Row Guesthouse. Guests on this tour will also see the Apollo Theater, wonderful local restaurants, and the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building.
Harlem Gospel Live Music Concert
If you’re visiting Harlem and want to authentically immerse yourself in the culture, attend a live gospel performance. The energy and soul of the performance can’t help but make you feel uplifted.
While most churches will welcome visitors to the area with open arms, you can pay to attend the New York City: Harlem Gospel Live Music Concert every Saturday at the Mount Morris Ascension Presbyterian Church, hosted by Welcome to Harlem. The church is wheelchair-accessible for your peace of mind.
Requiring wheelchair accessibility or having other accessibility needs doesn’t mean you need to miss out on the best that Harlem has to offer. From local parks and tours to live concerts and beautiful art, there is plenty for everyone, regardless of ability, to see, do, and experience.
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